Why the outdoors?

Explore Scotland's outdoors for yourself. It's free and incredibly beautiful.

• Discover your local park, paths or greenspace.
• Enjoy beaches, hills and forests.
• Adventure on longer paths and tracks
• Experience the beauty and grandeur of our landscapes.
• See wildlife near to home or in our more remote regions.
• Visit places important for wildlife and recreation

The outdoors is a great place to have fun, take time out with family and friends and look after your health.

Be active

Enjoying the outdoors is a good way to keep physically active. Walking in the outdoors contributes to meeting the recommended levels of physical activity - at least 30 minutes, 5 times a week for adults.

Challenge yourself to get fit . Take part in an exciting range of outdoor activities on land, water on in the sky.

Get involved  .  Volunteer and feel the benefits from doing some positive for people and nature

Or just relax . Just being outdoors in the fresh air is a great way to unwind and recharge the batteries.

Whatever you decide, take time to plan your trip and make the most of Scotland's outstanding nature and landscapes.